Eliany

A Mountain of Contradictions

How can a place be called land of the free when it was  built on the oppression and enslavement of others? How can the Declaration of Independence declare that “all…
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Assumptions

I never understand the stigma against tattoos. The moment someone with visible ink walks in, people stare and whisper. These individuals are seen as unprofessional, they are judged before they…
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The Bare Minimum Has Become the Gold Standard

When did the bare minimum become something worth praising someone for? This generation has lowered the bar so much that basic human decency is no longer the standard. An individual…
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Reflection: Why I Joined ARCC?

During my ARCC orientation, I reflected on my previous contributions to the coalition. I first joined ARCC as a Community In Action member and host. I remember sitting down with…
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A Lockean Perspective on Racism

I recently looked back at some of my past writing and found this paragraph I wrote for my Humanities class: “The concept of Nature vs. Nurture has always been debated.…
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What Is the Bystander Effect?

Have you ever witnessed a situation where someone needed help, but nobody stepped in? Maybe a classmate dropped their books in a crowded hallway, or someone was being treated unfairly…
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Three Things I’ve Learned This Year

As I start my junior year of college, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the last few months. Looking back on all of my challenges, opportunities, and new experiences, I…
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You Don’t Have to Figure Everything Out

There’s this weird pressure to have your entire life planned out by the time you hit high school. Like everyone believes the moment you turn 15, you have this magical…
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Romanticizing Your Life

Romanticizing your life might sound a little dramatic, but honestly, it works. Not because everything suddenly becomes perfect, but because your mindset shifts. Gen Z spends a lot of time…
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Burnout Isn’t a Personality Trait

Somehow, being constantly busy became a personality trait. If you’re not stressed, overworked, and exhausted, it can feel like you’re not doing enough. Gen Z grew up in a hustle…
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